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Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse, El Cajon, CA

Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
1668 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Bull & Bourbon is a cut above other steakhouses – literally. Our innovative approach to classic steakhouse cuisine makes for a multi-sensory experience. Enjoy steaks prepared on our custom wood burning grill paired with our extensive and hand-selected bourbon menu for flavors that beautifully complement each other. Because we source local coastal California seafood, use steaks cut from our in-house butcher program, and choose select cuts from our on-site aging room, we always start with top-quality ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes. You will always know from where your food has been sourced, and our chefs approach cooking as the true art that it is.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 659-3374
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mark Wermiel
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the innovative steakhouse cuisine of Bull & Bourbon with a private group dining experience. Our private dining room can accommodate smaller groups and is ideal for birthday parties, smaller office parties, holiday gatherings, and other special events. This room’s quiet yet spacious setting gives your group an intimate dining experience away from the general dining area. Our group dining menus offer plenty of options for parties of various sizes. Full venue buyouts are also available. The ideal venue for every occasion, including: Corporate | Social | Rehearsal Dinners | Graduations | Wedding Receptions | Birthday Celebrations | Golf Tournament Receptions | Holiday | Bourbon + Steak Tastings | Presentation Dinners
  • Neighborhood
    El Cajon / Lakeside
  • Cross street
    Dehesa and Casino Dr
  • Parking details
    Self Park and Valet are available and are complimentary
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East County

    Best Service

  • East County

    Best Ambiance

  • East County

    Best Value

  • East County

    Great for fine wines

  • East County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing" food. Guests rave about the staff, especially servers like Isaiah and Daniel, who are praised for their professionalism and attentiveness. Known for its prime rib specials and "delicious" steaks, the ambiance adds to a memorable experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall consensus is a "great" place for celebrations and date nights.

1,668 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s holiday so it was pretty busy, but there was a live singer and great atmosphere so we didn’t mind our food took a bit. When we ordered our second round, the bartender had enough time to come out and do a great little overview of all of our drinks, which we had ordered three different specialty drinks, which were outstanding. We upgraded and changed our soup and salad to French onion, which was absolutely delicious and the wedge salad, which was also really really tasty and they have a special aged blue cheese which just made it really unique. We were honestly too stuffed for dessert, but when we heard that a table side freshly turned ice cream was part of the banana foster we couldn’t resist. I’ve never seen something like this with the liquid nitrogen. It was really really cool. It was almost like a mini show. Highly recommend as the banana foster was also really really good but a very large portion.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Carolyn - Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the lively atmosphere and the live singer during your visit. It’s wonderful that our bartender provided you with a detailed overview of our specialty drinks and that you found them outstanding. We’re pleased that you loved the French onion soup and wedge salad, especially the unique touch of our aged blue cheese. It’s always our goal to offer dishes that create memorable dining experiences. The table-side banana foster with freshly turned ice cream sounds like a delightful highlight of your evening! We appreciate your recommendation and are pleased that it added a fun element to your meal. Thank you once again for your kind words.

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  2. Alex

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My girlfriend and I visited Bull and Bourbon at Sycuan Casino on a Friday night, expecting a great meal based on its solid reviews. Unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired, largely due to poor management and service. We started the evening at the bar, which took 25 minutes just to place a drink order. The bartender was clearly overwhelmed and received no assistance from the manager, who stood idly by. Despite the delay, the Old Fashioneds we ordered were excellent. Our appetizers, bacon-wrapped shrimp and a shared Caesar salad, arrived quickly (within 10 minutes) and were very good, giving us some hope for the rest of the meal. However, things fell apart when it came to our main courses. We ordered a petite filet with asparagus (which included French onion soup) and chicken piccata, along with an espresso martini. About 25 minutes later, the bartender asked if we had received the soup—it hadn’t arrived yet. It showed up 10 minutes later, but our entrees never came. After waiting an additional 30 minutes with no explanation or update, we finally canceled the rest of our order. There was no genuine apology, no effort to make things right, and no compensation for the unacceptable delay. The restaurant wasn’t even particularly busy, making it seem as though they had simply forgotten to prepare our food. It’s clear that the casino prioritizes gambling over delivering a quality dining experience. While the food we did receive was good, the poor service and lack of accountability left a bad taste in our mouths. We won’t be returning and would caution others to manage their expectations if they choose to dine here. The In & Out we got on our way home was delicious though and received with great service.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Bull and Bourbon. We genuinely regret the inconvenience you encountered during your visit. Your feedback is vital to us, and we are committed to making necessary improvements. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Old Fashioneds and appetizers. However, we are concerned to hear that the service for your main courses fell short of our expectations. Please know that we take your comments to heart, and will carefully evaluate our service procedures to ensure that every guest receives the attentive and timely service they deserve. Thank you, again.

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  3. Lito

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The host services are outstanding, however it looks like the kitchen crew spoiled the night. The food was served so late. I have to return my French Onion soup due to it was not served on right temperature.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded 7 days ago
    Lito, we apologize for the timeliness of serving our dishes. We always aim to provide fast and delicious food to our guests. We hope to welcome you back to Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse with an experience that outmatches the last. Thank you.

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  4. Deanna

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food . We ordered lobster and prime Rib 3 course meal . Potato soup Main meal lobster and prime rib Chocolate dessert
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on December 14, 2024
    Thank you for your review Deanna. We look forward to having you dine with us again soon!

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  5. Belinda

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent dinner at Bull & Bourbon. Very tasty entrees, great ambiance, and very good service.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on December 9, 2024
    Thank you for dining with us at Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse! We appreciate the wonderful feedback!

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  6. Jason

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our third time here. The food was good! The prices here are very reasonable for a steakhouse these days. Daniel provided excellent service!!
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on December 8, 2024
    Thank you, Jason. We appreciate you dining with us at Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse!

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  7. Wes

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a sleeper never had a issue here. Food is great prices are great. The roasted garlic with the steaks is a excellent touch. My go to is the 18oz prime ribeye steak it's the best value in my opinion Twice baked potatoe is delicious
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words Wes. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us! We look forward to having you again in the future.

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  8. Michael

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent! Our waiter, Isaiah was superb. The food was good. However, disappointed in this years Thanksgiving fixed menu fell short compared to last years menu. This menu lacked the sides only to be ordered a la carte. Whereas, last year I recall a 4 course menu sides included. Our overall experience was good!
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on November 29, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us and we agree, Isaiah is truly a gem to have on our team! We count ourselves lucky for guests like you. We look forward to having you again in the future! 

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  9. Cathy

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such an amazing restaurant. Great food and excellent service.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words Cathy. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We look forward to having you again in the future! 

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  10. Lindsey

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, friendly, attentive, fun and professional.
    Bull & Bourbon SteakhouseResponded on December 1, 2024
    Thank you for joining us Lindsey. We are so thankful for your kind words. We look forward to having you visit us again soon!

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Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 1668 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Bull & Bourbon Steakhouse

5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Dehesa and Casino Dr
  • Neighborhood
    El Cajon / Lakeside
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Self Park and Valet are available and are complimentary
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Wermiel
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (619) 659-3374
  • Private party facilities
    Enjoy the innovative steakhouse cuisine of Bull & Bourbon with a private group dining experience. Our private dining room can accommodate smaller groups and is ideal for birthday parties, smaller office parties, holiday gatherings, and other special events. This room’s quiet yet spacious setting gives your group an intimate dining experience away from the general dining area. Our group dining menus offer plenty of options for parties of various sizes. Full venue buyouts are also available. The ideal venue for every occasion, including: Corporate | Social | Rehearsal Dinners | Graduations | Wedding Receptions | Birthday Celebrations | Golf Tournament Receptions | Holiday | Bourbon + Steak Tastings | Presentation Dinners
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